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PKC and HSSAP Operations Report Available
The operations report is provided to the Pennsylvania General Assembly annually and shares information about program operations in FY 2020-2021.
COVID-19 CCW Payment Practices Extended
OCDEL has extended COVID-19 CCW payment practices until further notice.
Delayed: Streamlined Keystone STARS Designation System
The new process for Keystone STARS pre-designation and designation applications, which was supposed to launch on to Pennsylvania’s Professional Development (PD) Registry on October 1, 2021, has been delayed until early 2022.
Relative Provider ARPA Stabilization Grant Application
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes funding to child care providers, including eligible Child Care Works (CCW) relative providers.
New Ages & Stages Program Sends Age-Based Texts to Families
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ new Ages & Stages program sends families age-based text messages that include information on nutrition, health, developmental milestones, and more.
Free or Reduced-Cost Lead Testing
Individuals who have concerns about lead levels in their water supply may be eligible to receive free or reduced-cost assessments of paint, dust, soil, and water.
CCW Eligibility for Child Care Facility Owners and Operators
Effective Sept. 21, 2021, an owner and/or operator of a child care facility who meets all other eligibility criteria for Child Care Works (CCW) may be eligible for subsidy.
COVID-19 Best Practices for Child Care: Indoor Air Quality
OCDEL has developed best practices for early learning professionals navigating COVID-19 protocols in their child care programs. The second topic is indoor air quality and ventilation.
Celebrating National Kinship Care Month
National Kinship Care Month recognizes and celebrates the grandparents, aunts, uncles, relatives, and non-relatives who care for children when they cannot safely remain with their parents.